For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 468 students in Newberry, MI.
The top ranked public school in Newberry, MI is Newberry Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newberry, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Newberry have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Newberry, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newberry Area School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Newberry Ave
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-3201
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-3201
Grades: PK-12
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newberry Correctional Facility
Alternative School
3001 Newberry Ave
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-6200
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-6200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Newberry, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 Newberry Ave
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-5153
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-5153
Grades: PK-6
| 344 students
700 Newberry Ave
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-5197
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-5197
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newberry, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Newberry, MI include Newberry Area School.
How many public schools are located in Newberry?
2 public schools are located in Newberry.
What is the racial composition of students in Newberry?
Newberry public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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